K.G. Appusamy

An Incredible Individual

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Appusamy K. G. (Kallapalayam Gopalsamy)

May 16th, 1923 – May 24th 2014

A Pillar of Strength, A Warm Heart that drew everyone into his circle of family, An Ethical and Accomplished Icon of Our Times, An Exemplary Citizen of the World, Leaving behind Indelible Footprints.

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“…everyone he came in contact with bonded with him and he has the most brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and grandchildren of anyone I know…”

–Vinitha Ramanathan

“I love you, Thatha, and am so grateful you have been a solid force not only in my life but also in my children’s lives as well.”

–Vidya Puthenveetil

“Dear Dad: You have been my Daddy for more than 35 years, which is longer than the time I had with my own Dad. I would like to thank you for giving me your only daughter as my lovely wife and having faith in me that I will take good care of your daughter. I hope that I didn’t disappoint to you. Once again, thank you for being such a wonderful human being, friend, father, brother, grandpa, and gg-thatha. You touched so many of us and we all will miss you. God bless.”

–Ramanathan R.

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“There aren’t many people who set the bar very high, are still the most humble to be with,ppph give us all the courage to be better persons, set an example to be better at anything we do, and to leave things better than they were before whether we are recognized for it or not. You are on our minds and in our hearts for all that you have done for us and everyone whose Lives you have touched in passing and have been a part of.”

–Sandhya Bhargavi

“Uncle Appuswamy was a uniter of people and connected people in ways that is very rare to find in today’s world.He affectionately bonded with people with whom he crossed paths and all of them became his permanent family. He has visited us in different cities around the world and every visit has been truly enriching, listening to his life experiences, trading world war 2 stories and his close association with JRD Tata.”

–G. K. Kannan

“Dear Pedabba, we miss you and I know you are always with us in our thoughts. May your soul rest in peace. We have lost a great man.”

–Jamuna Jeeva

“If ever the word “gentleman” is applicable in its true and whole meaning, surely no other deserved it more than Uncle Naidu – “Gentle” by nature, speech and in his interactions with one and all, he truly was more than a mere “Man”. Yes, a gentleman to the core he always was and will so remain in all our hearts, forever. Truly it has been a great and rare honor and privilege to have known him and to have walked in his shadow – alas, but no more.”

–Vijaya Krishna

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3 responses to “An Incredible Individual”

  1. Vijaya Krishna Avatar
    Vijaya Krishna

    It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this, on hearing about the demise of Mr. K.G. Appusamy – the universal “Uncle” to one and all.

    If ever the word “gentleman” is applicable in its true and whole meaning, surely no other deserved it more than Uncle Naidu – “Gentle” by nature, speech and in his interactions with one and all, he truly was more than a mere “Man”. Yes, a gentleman to the core he always was and will so remain in all our hearts, forever. Truly it has been a great and rare honour and privilege to have known him and to have walked in his shadow – alas, but no more.

    I know not whether to sob for the loved one we lost or to smile for the happy memories he left us to remember him by – smile I must though my heart is aching, as this is a celebration of a rare life.

    Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more that a thought apart, for as long there is a memory, they’ll live on in our hearts.

    We that were fortunate to have known him and his love, are indeed lucky to have a memory that no one can steal from us, but his Death leaves a heartache
    no one can heal.

    Even though we can’t see,hear or touch him anymore, we will never forget how he touched us all, in his own way.

    With fond memories, I bid you farewell, this one last time, Uncle Naidu.

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  2. S.K. Durairaj Avatar
    S.K. Durairaj

    To my Brother, Sri Appusamy Naidu,

    “God saw he was getting tired,
    and a cure was not to be.
    So He put His hands around him,
    and whispered, “Come home with Me.”

    With tearful eyes we watched him suffer
    and saw him fade away.
    Although we loved him dearly,
    we could not make him stay.

    A golden heart stopped beating,
    a determined spirit was at rest.
    God broke our hearts to prove to us,
    he only takes the best.

    We will Miss You!

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  3. Vaishnavi Venkatesh Avatar
    Vaishnavi Venkatesh

    Thathas stories of integrity , determination and hardworking is truly inspirational in everyway . His wholehearted love for every thing he does was just so beautiful to witness and his simplicity spoke volumes . There is so much to take back and learn for generations . Thanks for showing us how to excel and believe in the impossible . Salute and respect to such a great person 🙂 we will always love and miss you .

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